The Gambler
Opera in four acts and six scenes by ProkoBev
Libretto, based on the novel by DOSTOEVSKY, by THE COMPOSER English translation by RITA MCALLISTER and DAVID POUTNEY
The story of Alexis, a young Russian tutor who. in an attempt to save the girl he loves, loses his money, the girl, and his soul, at the roulette tables.
WEXIORD FESTIVAL CHORUS chorus-master GORDON CAMBER RADIO TELEFIS EIREANN SYMPHONY orchestra, leader JOSEPH MAHER conducted by ALBERT ROSEN
Stage production DAVID POUTNEY Acts 1 and 2 9.25* Brian Dickie , who retires this season after seven years as Artistic Director of the Wexford Festival, talks to ANDREW PORTER
9.50' The Gambler Act 3
10.25" Rita McAllister talks about the background to the opera.
10.40* The Gambler Act 4